Li Jing knew that it was too simple to think about everything at first - 'If you don't have money in your hand, you can't get in the way, endure it, and then find a job and make money, you can improve your life.' I tried to comfort myself with this expectation, but as a result, I didn't do the first step.

Li Jingjing didn't dare to think about what to do if he couldn't find a job tomorrow. He doesn't have much money anymore...

The twilight was blurred, the sunset was piling up in the sky, and it was already evening. Li Jing finally dragged his heavy feet home. This day's running made him physically and mentally exhausted, and he couldn't wait to jump into the hard iron bed and sleep until noon tomorrow.

But that's just an extravagant hope. He didn't dare to sleep, and he didn't deal with a lot of things—

Xiao Nan's dinner.

The work is not lagging behind...

Li Jing understands that he can't be like he was in high school, he doesn't want to run away on duty, he is too lazy to sleep after listening to classes, he can't look at the cooked meals and takeout, even if he oversleeps, a sentence of 'cold and fever' can also be used to cover things. Now it's just him, he's not 17 anymore. This body has his own Xiao Nan and home, and he needs to work hard to live.

....

As soon as Li Jing stepped into the house, a small figure immediately got up and ran quickly.

"Daddy, you're back!"

"Huh!"

The immature and crisp word dad made him seem to have a magical voice, which made Li Jing's heart melt, and the fatigue disappeared in an instant, he smiled and responded while stopping Xiao Nan who was trotting over, "Dad is covered in sweat, dirty, don't come here yet!" At the same time, he took a step back, for fear that the smell of sweat would smoke Xiao Nan.

Wiping the sweat stains on his hands on his clothes, Li Jingjing touched the head of Xiao Nan, who was standing in front of him, and asked gently, "Are you good at home today?"

"Very well-behaved. Xiao Nan nodded obediently, "Dad let Xiao Nan be obedient at home, Xiao Nan didn't go out to play with Uncle Lu and Grandpa Wu, he was always at home!"

"Well, that's awesome!" Li Jing smiled reluctantly.

Before leaving, he was not worried about Xiao Nan. She is too young, only five years old, not very sensible, going out to run around is very likely to suffer from heat stroke, and even deceived by people with bad intentions, after opening the window to let in the air, Li Jingjing specially told her to stay at home.

Li Jing could imagine how Xiao Nan sat alone all afternoon. But he needs to go out and find a job, not to mention that he needs to work in the future. And as soon as he thought of this, Li Jing was a little anxious, this is not a way for a long time, so how to deal with it? He can't take Xiao Nan to work...

Knowing that Xiao Nan should be hungry, Li Jingjing planned not to think deeply about this matter now, so he squatted down and said, "You sit obediently at home for a while, and Dad will go buy food and come back, okay?"

"Well, Xiao Nan knows!"

.....

After pouring a few sips of water and quenching the thirst of the afternoon, Li Jing carried the 13 yuan that was soaked in sweat in his pocket and walked out of the door with some spirits, and came to the door of the 'Lao Zhang Ji Hotel', which was less than 100 meters away from the small bungalow.

Now it's night.

The cool summer breeze swept around the small streets, and the magnificent sunset was finally going to disperse. The dim street lamps and the lights that began to light up in the housing area dotted the deserted side streets that had been replaced by the scattered rush of office workers and returning students.

The small shops around it have welcomed an endless stream of customers, and this affordable Lao Cheung Kee Hotel is the same. Li Jing could only stand helplessly in line at the door of the noisy and crowded shop, he was afraid that Xiao Nan would be too hungry after waiting for a long time.

"Xiao Nan's father!"

"Hey!Xiao Nan Dad!!"

Suddenly, the shout of Uncle Lu in the mouth of the swarthy man Xiao Nan came into Li Jingjing's ears, he raised his head in confusion, met the swarthy man's tired and joyful gaze due to busyness, and asked, "Boss Lu, what's wrong?"

"Are you coming to dinner? What do you want to eat? Why didn't Xiao Nan come to sit with me today. The swarthy man asked enthusiastically.

"Ahh Give me a bowl of fried rice and those two dollars of tofu stew. Li quietly replied, "One copy." I packed it and took it away. Xiao Nan's words, it's too hot today, I'm afraid that she will suffer from heat stroke, so I won't let her come out and run around. ”

"It's not good for a child to be bored at home. You can let her come and sit with me, I have a fan and food. There are no guests in the afternoon, very free, not to mention that my wife likes children, can help you take care of it..."The swarthy boss said at the same time, he was greeting the guests in their thirties on the other side, and the middle-aged woman who looked very kind was also friendly and nodded quietly towards Li.

Immediately, she skillfully added oil, fried rice, and scooped up a large spoonful of tofu stew with an extra two yuan from a large iron pot, packed it and sent it to Li Jingjing.

"Four pieces. The middle-aged woman smiled.

"Ah, okay, okay, thank you. Li Jinglian nodded and took out four yuan. I don't know if it's the amount of money for the meal or in response to the swarthy man's words to ask Xiao Nanduo to come over and play.

Carrying a small bag of food, Li Jing suddenly paused at the door of the hotel before leaving, and turned his head to stare at the sign of 'Lao Zhang Ji Hotel' with dark eyes, full of thoughts.

Such a restaurant, so many people come, you must be able to make a lot of money in a day.

If you have such a small shop, you can live a decent life, right?

Using handicraft, there are six or seven seven or eight yuan or ten yuan for a meal, and you still use that stove that is as hot as a stove?

In the future, if there is an opportunity, how good would it be to open such a small shop that can have a lot of income and a stable livelihood?

After a long time, he withdrew his envious gaze and walked back towards home.

Li Jingjing didn't buy her own dinner.

On a hot afternoon, he resisted the desire to buy a bottle of water to quench his thirst several times.

Although Li Jingjing's mature appearance of 27 and 8 years old, in fact, there is only a 17-year-old soul. His understanding of life, his perception of everything, and his way of thinking only stopped at the beautiful and simple years of 17 years old.

At this time, in his world, only Xiao Nan lived alone.

He thought like this: 'If you don't find a job for the time being, then save some money for yourself and try not to spend money, this time, the money is enough for Xiaonan to live for more than a day, and when you find a job, you will have a good meal to make up for yourself." As for now, aren't there some steamed buns? Steamed buns are also very nutritious!"

....

The small room was yellowed by the dim incandescent light.

Xiao Nan sat on a stool, and on the small wooden table with faded and torn corners was a bowl of fried rice and tofu stew. The pair of clear and simple big eyes looked at Li Jingjing, "Dad, don't you eat?"

"Daddy wasn't hungry. I ate out before I went home today. Li Jing smiled back, and immediately grabbed a steamed bun from the low wardrobe and took a bite, vaguely, "It's almost enough to eat another steamed bun." ”

How could such a young child question Li Jingjing's words?

I ate it to my heart's content.

Li Jing's gentle eyes were Xiao Nan's small figure who was eating very seriously. He was very tired and sleepy, and the combination of the two made him hungry not much, and he stopped chewing a few mouthfuls of steamed buns, just looking at Xiao Nan like this. For some reason, he suddenly had an understanding of what the 'happiness' that the teacher had talked about in the past. It seems that as long as the little figure in front of him is happy and happy, for him, that's it?

After pondering for a moment, Li Jingjing still didn't plan to sleep.

He noticed that Xiao Nan's pink bear short sleeves had been worn for two days. So the little child can't take a bath, so he has to help Xiao Nan take a bath before sleeping.

His eyes were dizzy when he looked at the dim incandescent lights on the roof. With the breeze sweeping into the house, the insects chirping outside the window, and the big tree that was gently swept by the wind and swaying the leaves, Li Jingjing was in a trance.

Yes~

If you hadn't been reborn, what would you be doing now?

Is it holding a notebook, falling on the bed, and watching the anime that should be updated after chasing it for a long time?

Or grab your phone, tirelessly watch the game guide, and play mobile games?

Or, after a delicious dinner, a comfortable hot bath, cosy leaning on the sofa and blowing the air conditioner, drowsy?

What a wonderful time!

Lowering his head away from the dazzling light, Li Jingjing's eyes slowly regained their clarity, and he was still sitting on the bed of the old and low bungalow rental house.

"Life is so hard..."

He sighed softly.

Is it true that he is just an ordinary ordinary person? Is it necessary for him, who is only 17 years old, to work hard in this life that should not belong to his youth?